AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCARICOM Leadership Switch: St. Lucia has been named host for the 51st Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, July 5–8, with Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre set to take over the chairmanship from current CARICOM chair Terrance Drew—another spotlight on Castries as regional policy moves. Regional Finance & Compliance: BVI professionals are drawing attention at the STEP Caribbean Conference in St. Lucia, pushing themes like beneficial ownership transparency and cross-border wealth planning, while also tackling compliance issues in tokenised digital assets. Public Safety in Castries: St. Lucia police say a targeted operation on Chaussee Road ended with shots fired at officers; a pistol was recovered, but the suspect remains at large. Health & Cost Pressures: Saint Lucia completed a rapid PCR testing system meant to speed outbreak response, while LPG prices jump for the 100-lb cylinder as global oil pressures bite. Sport & Youth: The VI is hosting the first-ever OECS 3×3 U23 tournament, with St. Lucia and hosts advancing to semis, and local basketball eyes CAC Games qualification.
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